The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle on Western Avenue.

It happened Wednesday night near University Avenue. Police believe the motorcycle was driving west on Western Avenue when it was rear-ended by a vehicle, believed to be a silver or a light-colored sedan, that drove away from the scene.

The motorcyclists was taken to the hospital where he has died from his injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165.